Palestinian Premier Abbas Resigns From Fatah Post Amid Talks Tensions
Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas threatened to resign as premier and quit the Fatah Central Committee amid pressure over talks with Israel and a planned Palestinian prisoner release. Israeli officials insisted on not freeing prisoners tied to extremist violence as tensions rise between Abbas and Arafat.
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Blair Defends Iraq Intelligence Handling Before Commons
Prime Minister Tony Blair defended his government's handling of Iraq intelligence in a Commons appearance, insisting he and his advisers presented a valid case for war. He rejected claims of misleading Parliament and said Saddam Hussein's removal was justified. He noted a Foreign Affairs Committee critique but argued the overall judgment on weapons of mass destruction remained clear.
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